Fully hallmarked in 1974 this amazing vintage 9ct gold, pearl and ruby cocktail ring is modelled as a birds nest!
Crafted in yellow gold this ring features 3 lustrous white Akoya cultured pearl 'eggs' and 3 tiny twinkling raspberry pink rubies nestling in the top of the tall 'nest' The nest is made of heavily textured gold resembling towers of golden nuggets that sparkle and shine. The ring sits tall and regal on the finger and it is finished in a thick straight sided band.
This is a fantastic and unique design-led cocktail ring, almost brutalist in concept. If you love bold confident 1970s vintage jewellery that gets you noticed this incredible cocktail ring might be the one for you!
MATERIALS: 9ct yellow gold
GEMSTONE: 3 Akoya (saltwater) cultured pearls, 4mm diameter. 3 pink rubies 1.5mm diameter, Presidium tested
RING SIZE: UK P, US 7-1/4 (a medium to large finger size). Sizing is available for an additional fee
MEASUREMENTS: face measures 14mm diameter, the ring stands 12mm off the finger. Band 2.4mm wide
HALLMARKS: stamped inside the band '9-375' for 9ct gold, 'anchor' for Birmingham, date letter 'Z' for 1974 and makers mark 'ML'
WEIGHT: 4.5 grams
DATE: dated 1974, mid-century
CONDITION: in excellent vintage condition showing minimal wear and the pearls blemish free. This ring has been professionally cleaned and polished and is ready to wear or give as a gift.
At Mercy Madge we offer quality antique and vintage jewellery sourced in Great Britain. Each piece is hand selected with you in mind and we rarely come across two identical old treasures, once they are gone, they are truly gone!
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* All gemstones have been tested and verified using a Presidium Gemstone Tester. All measurements and carat weights given are approximations.
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Materials: 9ct Gold, Akoya Pearls, Rubies.